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Santa Clara County, CA

Mi Tierra - Market

889 Leong Dr

Last inspected Jun 13, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Jun 13, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

minorCode K18Other

Official wording

Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP Plan

Inspector’s notes

Found several bags of reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) of fish, originally sealed from manufacturer sitting on ice in seafood display case. Observed fish completely thawed. Manufacturer states, keep fish in frozen state in ROP bags. [CA] When thawed, facility shall remove food content from sealed bags. [COS] Operator directed to cut opening into ROP bags and follow manufacturers label on storage.

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minorCode K34Cleaning and sanitizing

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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lacking chlorine test strips to test concentration of sanitizer. [CA] Provide test strips.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode K44Pests

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Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Found pillows and blankets in liquor room. [CA] Remove unrelated items from food area.

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The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Found a bowl/cup used to dispense bulk item in self-service area. [CA] Provide scoops with handles. Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Found toilet tissue stored outside of mounted dispenser in employee restroom. [CA] Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode K32Food source and labeling

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Food properly labeled and honestly presented

Inspector’s notes

Found slices of cheese cake placed in single use containers in 1 door upright without any label other than food price. Food items are in self-service area. Per operator, food items purchased from a retail food store. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

May 2, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Door handle to open walk-in cooler not functioning properly to open. [Corrective Action] Repair door handle.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed employee's opened soda bottle stored next to the cheese in the butcher's display case. [Corrective Action] Discontinue storing open drinks next to consumer food. 2. Employee's clothing stored on boxes of food at the back storage area. [Corrective Action] Discontinue storing employee clothing on food. Provide locker for employees. 3. Lack of mop rack at the mop sink. [Corrective Action] Install mop rack above the mop sink.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode K33Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Grime accumulation on the doors of the 3 door upright freezer. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Accumulation of bits of fried chicken batter on the floor next to the oil filter. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 2, 2025 · Original Source

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